Can I Leave My Home to My Grandchild If There Is a Mortgage? | NC

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Q: Can I leave my home to my grandchild if the mortgage is still in my deceased spouse’s name? A: Yes — usually you can, but only if you actually own the home, or an interest in the home, that can pass at your death. The mortgage does not decide who inherits the property. The deed, your spouse’s estate records, and your estate plan decide that. If your deceased spouse is still on the deed, or if…